This image is a perfect example of a photography principle I am often banging on about; get the image first and foremost! It was taken near the jewish quarter in the medina at Essaouira in Morocco. Exploring the maze of backstreets we came upon this little scene of some men playing cards in a small [...]
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Postcard from the Moroccan 3 Amigos, Essaouira
I met these three guys outside an orphanage in Essaouira where a fundraising auction was being held. Seeing some of the young children was really heartwarming and it was great seeing the community get behind the project, buying various pieces of art. These guys were sitting outside on arrival, their colourful costumes immediately attracted my [...]
Postcard from a Moroccan vineyard
Yet another view from a lovely little vineyard near Essaouira in Morocco. I really love this image, did right from the moment I saw these items hanging on the line. I find laundry hanging on a line strangely photogenic and rarely pass up an opportunity to capture an image, they usually bring a smile to [...]
Essaouira – The Windy and fishy City of Morocco
It is not difficult to work out why Essaouira is called the ‘Windy City’ even when there is little more than a breeze, it gusts through the streets, market places and along the beach. Its touch caresses the sand and reaches every hidden space within the town. “merely sold off the pavement in the fishing [...]
Postcard from the ‘Blue City’ Essaouira, Morocco
Just a few minutes spent wandering around the medina or port area of Essaouira and it maybe considered another unofficial ‘Blue City’. Doors, shutters, the fishing fleet in the harbour and even the base of trees are painted in a vibrant blue which appears a little quaint but also very striking. The small boats in [...]
Essaouira – Mogador, Morocco Itinerary
I am attending a press trip to the beautiful Moroccan seaside town of Essaouira Thursday 26th – Sunday 29th April and hope you will follow the adventure on the #epicEssaouira hashtag. Essaouira is a beautiful coastal location about two hour’s drive from Marrakech. It’s known for its hippy-chic atmosphere, gorgeous weather, delicious seafood and local [...]
Postcard from exploring Marrakech
As a special treat today’s postcard has two of my favourite images from exploring Marrakech. The souks are where the majority of travellers will wile away a few hours searching for souvenirs and hoping to find a bargain. The backstreets which makeup the labyrinth of the medina are worth taking a detour or two, getting [...]
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